Junior Procurement Officer Centurion

Express Employment Professionals Sa - Midrand; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Gauteng is seeking a Junior Buyer / Procurement Officer to manage purchasing and vendor relations. The ideal candidate will have a Matric and relevant diploma, a valid driver's license, and excellent negotiation skills. Responsibilities include sourcing goods, negotiating prices, and ensuring supplier compliance. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on engineering and mining supplies.

Qualifications

• Completed Matric and relevant Diploma.
• Must own a car and have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Purchasing various goods including machinery and equipment.
• Negotiating prices and delivery terms with suppliers.
• Monitoring supplier performance regarding delivery and quality.
• Processing internal requisitions for orders.
• Maintaining good communication between suppliers and management.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Time management

Education

Relevant Diploma

Job description

Overview

Our client, a Technical Specialist in the Engineering and Mining Industry, is currently recruiting a Junior Buyer / Procurement Officer for their Centurion Offices.

Responsibilities

• Purchasing various goods including machinery, equipment, raw materials, and/or other supplies for internal consumption.
• Obtaining and negotiating prices, delivery, terms, and sources of supply following specified policies and procedures.
• Ensuring and maintaining daily outputs.
• Monitoring supplier performance with regard to delivery, quality, and quantity.
• Processing internal requisitions for orders.
• Expediting orders, following up with suppliers.
• Reporting urgent issues regarding stock levels and supply issues.
• Maintaining good communication between suppliers, customers, production, and management.
• Sourcing current and new products, negotiating pricing.
• Preparing and maintaining purchasing records, reports, and price lists.
• Communicating with intercompany divisions regarding stock requirements and relevant departments.
• Administering contract performance, including receipt and delivery.
• Ensuring compliance with all Company processes and procedures, regulations, and standards.
• Using computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets, word‑processing, calendars, e‑mail, and database software in performing work assignments and providing reports.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Completed Matric and relevant Diploma.
• Must own a car and have a valid driver's license.